What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager COE – General Ledger Accounting position at unisys?
What success looks like in this role: Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of GL Accountants Allocate work, set performance goals, and conduct regular performance reviews Drive a strong control, compliance, and continuous improvement culture Support talent development, succession planning, and team capability building General Ledger Oversight Oversee end-to-end GL accounting for assigned Regions covering both balance sheet, P&L and Corporate Controls review – across all areas of the balance sheet Review and approve critical and complex accounting entries Ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the General Ledger Own timely and high-quality month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Lead the team for consolidated QAR & BSR reviews, proactively supporting Regional Directors Financial Reporting & Compliance Ensure compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS (as applicable) Review financial statements and supporting schedules Own SOX/internal controls for GL processes and ensure control effectiveness Lead internal and external audit engagements and address audit findings Lead migration and stabilization of GL processes into the COE Standardize accounting processes across regions and entities Drive automation, simplification, and digitization initiatives Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement projects Stakeholder Engagement Partner with cross functional teams such as AP, AR, Tax, Treasury, and Business Finance teams. Communicate financial issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders. Effective communication skills expressed through conversation, Emails, instructing, written memos, written work instructions and flow charts You will be successful in this role if you have: Education Professional Accounting qualification: CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA Experience 8 years of experience in General Ledger accounting Preferred at least 5 years of people management experience Technical Skills Deep expertise in GL accounting and financial close Strong knowledge of US GAAP Accounting standards & regional consolidations Strong presentation skills including the ability to successfully represent data. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.) Excel and Exposure to reporting/automation tools Leadership & Behavioural Skills Strong people leadership and decision-making skills Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Proactive approach to Change Management and process improvements Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, blood type, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law. Local employment practices and rights may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to applicable local laws. This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com. US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here. Unisys is a global technology solutions company that powers breakthroughs for the world’s leading organizations. Our solutions – cloud, AI, digital workplace, logistics and enterprise computing – help our clients challenge the status quo and unlock their full potential. To learn how we have been helping clients push what’s possible for more than 150 years, visit unisys.com and follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.unisys.com/unisys-legal/recruiting Notice for U.S. Applicants: Unisys is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity